Public, Private, and Academic Collaboration for Digital Asset Security: Chung-Ang University Joins Forces with RaonSecure, Bithumb, and KB Kookmin Bank

# Chung-Ang University Partners with RaonSecure, Bithumb, and KB Kookmin Bank to Enhance Cybersecurity in Digital Assets Chung-Ang University announced on the 16th the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with RaonSecure, Bithumb, and KB Kookmin Bank to advance joint research and cybersecurity in the digital assets sector (also known as virtual assets). The signing ceremony, held at Chung-Ang University's main campus in Seoul, featured prominent attendees such as Chung-Ang University President Sang-Kyu Park, National Intelligence Service Deputy Director Woo-Jun Yoon, RaonSecure CEO Soon-Hyung Lee, Bithumb CEO Ki-Beom Kim, and KB Kookmin Bank executives Soo-Jin Lee and Jong-Min Lee. The primary objective is to tackle security threats in the digital asset domain and bolster cybersecurity through collaboration between the private sector, public institutions, and academia. # Key Collaboration Areas and Objectives The agreement encompasses collaboration in several key areas: - Joint research on tracking and analyzing digital assets. - Establishing specialized research organizations. - Developing educational programs for security professionals. - Promoting academic and personnel exchanges. Plans include creating a joint research center dedicated to developing technologies to prevent digital asset theft and producing practical results. These initiatives aim to enhance security technologies and strengthen digital financial security. # Industry and Academic Leaders Highlight the Importance of Collaboration Leaders from the involved organizations emphasized the significance and expected benefits of this collaboration during the event. Ki-Beom Kim, CEO of Bithumb, remarked, "This agreement forms a crucial framework for collaboration among government, private sector, and academia, enhancing cybersecurity and safeguarding digital finance. We aim for meaningful results through steady research and inter-organizational cooperation." Soon-Hyung Lee, CEO of RaonSecure, noted, "Securing the digital finance industry requires effective security technologies and proactive threat management. This partnership aims to build a trust-based digital financial ecosystem." Soo-Jin Lee, KB Kookmin Bank Deputy President, underscored, "Responding to cyber threats is a critical risk management issue for financial institutions. This partnership will strengthen practical countermeasures and support the sustainable growth of digital finance." # Government Support for National Cybersecurity The partnership also drew attention from government officials. Woo-Jun Yoon, Deputy Director of the National Intelligence Service, stated, "National-level cybersecurity is a crucial issue that transcends public and private sector boundaries. Today's collaboration exemplifies top-tier cooperation among academia, public institutions, and the private sector. The government will provide active support to enhance the nation's cybersecurity landscape." # Chung-Ang University’s Commitment to Cybersecurity Excellence Chung-Ang University President Sang-Kyu Park emphasized the importance of addressing digital asset security challenges, saying, "Digital asset security threats are critical issues closely related to national security. We must cultivate advanced security professionals and strengthen technological response capabilities. This agreement will serve as a central hub for enhancing sustainable security capabilities and establishing a forward-looking collaborative model for national security." The MOU represents a significant step forward in tackling cybersecurity challenges in the rapidly evolving digital asset sector, setting a benchmark for public-private-academic partnerships in the field.